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Chandragupta Maurya is significant because he.....
was the founder of the India's first Empire.
was the last leader of the Gupta Empire.
conquered parts of Northern China.
converted to Buddhism.
2
The Silk Road was important to China because it provided
a military route for the defense of the norther border
a means of administering the civil service exams
contact with other cultures through trade
a means for the empire to expand its borders
3
Which empire had the religion of Zoroastrianism that united its people?
China
Rome
Greece
Persia
4
What Indian Religion created this social class system?
Christanity
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
5
The philosophy that the right to rule is granted by heaven
The Analects
Mandate of Heaven
Examination System
Confucianism
6
One of the worlds major religions. This religion began in the Indus River Valley.
Christianity
Hinduism
Buddhism
Confucianism
7
In Rome, the Patricians were...
Middle Class
Emperors who ruled
Wealthy land owners, rich, upper class
Lower class
8
What was the Golden Age of Athens under Pericles known for?
Religious reforms
Advancements in arts, philosophy, and democracy
Military conquests
Economic decline
9
What was an important result of the reign of Alexander the Great?
the spread of Greek culture from the Mediterranean to the Middle East
the confinement of women who had previously lived more freely
the beginning of a unified government across the Persian empire
the spread of Athenian democracy throughout the Persian empire
10
Gupta and Han had Golden Ages. Which of these would likely signal the end to a golden age?
many great literary works
an increase in new scientific theories
consistently weak rulers
decrease in religious engagement
11
How did India's Mauryan Emperor's Chandragupta and Ashoka's approaches to ruling differ from each other?
Chandragupta relied on force while Ashoka ruled by Buddhist example.
Chandragupta was a benevolent leader, while Ashoka used military force.
Chandragupta and Ashoka shared a similar leadership style.
Chandragupta forced Hinduism, while Ashoka forced Buddhism in India.
12
In spite of their differences, what did the Greek city-states share?
equality between men and women
a focus on militarism that excluded culture
religious beliefs and language
common rulers and legal system
13
Beliefs in many gods and goddess
Polytheism
Monotheism
Zorastrianism
Dualism
14
Which Dynasty Invented Civil Service Exams, Paper, and used Confucian philsophy?
Han Dynasty
Ming Dynasty
Gupta Dynasty
Song Dynasty
15
Why did Diocletian split the Roman Empire?
To expand the empire
To make it easier to govern and restore order, as it was too big.
To isolate the western provinces
To create a new religion
16
The first emperor of the Rome was
Octavian Augustus
Constantine
Marcus Aurelius
Tiberius
17
How did Shi Huangdi secure allegiance to a central government?
By abolishing taxes
By implementing strict laws and standardizing many systems
By encouraging religious freedom
By promoting local autonomy
18
Why was the Silk Road an important part of Chinese History?
It led to increased social divisions as new religions spread through.
It led to the fear that it would be easier for outsiders to invade China.
It allowed farmers to gain new farming technologies.
It promoted the exchange of goods & ideas between China and the world.
19
What was the main reason for the fall of the Roman Empire?
A single catastrophic event
A combination of internal weaknesses and external invasions
A major natural disaster
A sudden economic collapse
20
What was a key factor in the spread of Buddhism through China?
The Silk Road facilitated cultural exchange
Forced conversions
Isolationist policies
Military conquest
21
This Chinese dynasty had direct control over the masses and used legalism as it's philsophy, and only lasted 15. years.
Han
Zhou
Ming
Qin
22
Why is Sparta said to have been an oligarchy?
Military strength was value
A small group held the most power.
The government had one king
It was organized as a city-state.
23
The Pax Romana was a period characterized by:
Chaos
Political Instability
Economic Turmoil
Peace and Prosperity
24
What was the significance of the Punic Wars?
They were wars between Greece and Persia
They were internal Roman conflicts
They were trade disputes
They were a series of conflicts between Rome and Carthage
25
What was the purpose of the Royal Roads in the Persian Empire?
To be used solely for military purposes
To facilitate communication across the empire
To serve as a boundary for the empire
To act as a religious pilgrimage route
26
How did Romans use science and mathematics to improve everyday life?
They developed the use of columns in their architecture.
They wrote about botany, zoology, and other scientific topics.
They used engineering to build aqueducts to provide running water.
They developed telescopes to accurately map the solar system.
27
Aqueducts and Roads are achievements of which Civlization?
Gupta
Han
Rome
Greece
28
Which of the following was NOT an achievement under the Guptas during the golden age in India?
advances in mathematics, including numerals and the decimal system
medical advances, including facial surgery and vaccinating against diseases
collected folk tales and songs recorded in the Sanskrit language
creation of a uniform system of writing used throughout India
29
Plebians were ...
as low was slaves in Roman society
the rich people in Roman Society.
ordinary Roman commoners in the Roman Republic including artisans, farmers
The same as the Patricians.
30
What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?
A lack of natural seaports limited communication.
The mountains & islands led to the creation of independent city-states.
An inland location hindered trade and colonization
Abundant natural resources encouraged self-sufficiency.
31
Which of these is a Persian influence on later civilizations?
Perisa started using a barter economy
Persia set up the first law code
Persia used iron to make weapons
Persia set up an organized bureaucratic government with governors
32
This system required government workers to take exams before recieving government jobs
Mandate of Heaven
Cunieform
Civil Service Exams
Job Training
33
A system in which people actually vote directly on issues
Direct Democracy
Feudalism
City States
Representative Democracy
34
Major world religion, begain in N. India, founder is Siddhartha Gautama, Asoka spread this religion through pillars.
Judaism
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
35
The time period of peace and prosperity that allowed vast advancements is known as the
Prosperity
Classical Empire
Peace Period
Golden Age
